england vs australia: Banton century and Atkinson four-for give England 135-run win, series level 1-1
At a glance
- England beat Australia by 135 runs in the second ODI in Adelaide.
- Tom Banton made 121 and Gus Atkinson took 4 wickets.
- The series is 1-1; the decider is in Hobart on 18 November.
In the england vs australia ODI series, England beat Australia by 135 runs in the second match at Adelaide Oval on Sunday, 15 November, to level the three-match series at 1-1. Opener Tom Banton starred with the bat and fast bowler Gus Atkinson with the ball. ESPNcricinfo, Sky Sports, Gulf News, Deccan Chronicle and bdnews24 were among the outlets that confirmed the result.
After a heavy defeat in Perth, the win is a big relief for Harry Brook's side. In Bangladesh too, many people are searching Google for "england vs australia" to find the result.
Banton and Root build the platform
Australia won the toss and chose to bowl. Ben Duckett fell early, but Tom Banton and Joe Root turned the game with a 137-run second-wicket stand.
- Tom Banton: 121, his second ODI century.
- Joe Root: 62, dismissed by Cooper Connolly.
- Captain Harry Brook: out cheaply to Riley Meredith.
Banton alone almost matched what the whole England side made in Perth. His innings allowed England to post a big total.
Atkinson breaks Australia
Australia were under pressure from the start of the chase. Gus Atkinson took 4 wickets to tear through the batting order, and the hosts finished 135 runs short. The Express Tribune and CricTracker described it as a thrashing.
Answer to the Perth defeat
The series started badly for England. In the first ODI in Perth they were bowled out for just 131. Debutant fast bowler Mahli Beardman took 6 wickets and Australia won by 7 wickets. Australia rested Beardman for the Adelaide match.
Where the series stands
After Australia's 7-wicket win in Perth and England's 135-run win in Adelaide, the two sides are level. That makes the Hobart match a final in all but name. Australia will want to win the series at home, while an England side that recovered from the Perth collapse will hope to win a series on Australian soil.
Both games so far have been shaped by early wickets. In Perth, England's top order collapsed; in Adelaide it was Australia's turn. The battle with the new ball is likely to matter again in Hobart.
Match at a glance
- Match: Australia vs England, 2nd ODI, Adelaide Oval.
- Result: England won by 135 runs.
- Top score: Tom Banton 121.
- Best bowling: Gus Atkinson, 4 wickets.
- Series: 1-1.
World Cup preparation
For England this tour is part of the build-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup. In an ICC report, Root said the team must learn to adapt quickly to different conditions before the tournament.
What happens next
- Third and final ODI: Wednesday, 18 November, Bellerive Oval, Hobart. The winner takes the series.
- The two teams then play a T20 series.
Sources
This report was prepared by cross-checking information from ESPNcricinfo, Sky Sports, Deccan Chronicle, The Express Tribune, Gulf News, cricket.com.au, CricTracker, Sports Mole and bdnews24. Links to the sources are listed below.
FAQ
Who won the england vs australia second ODI?
England won by 135 runs at Adelaide Oval on 15 November.
Who were the key performers?
Opener Tom Banton scored 121 and added 137 for the second wicket with Joe Root. Fast bowler Gus Atkinson took 4 wickets.
What is the state of the series?
The three-match series is level at 1-1. Australia won the first match in Perth.
When and where is the final ODI?
The series decider is on Wednesday, 18 November, at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.
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